Japanese Culture Day
Deborah Crombie: Dreaming of the Bones
24 Festive Tasks: Door 4 – Japanese Culture Day, Book: Read a book that is set in Japan or featuring Japanese characters; or read a graphic novel or a book set in a school or academic setting. I’m claiming the audiobook I listened to yesterday and the day before, Deborah Crombie’s Dreaming of the […]
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Book Characters Turning Over a New Leaf
24 Festive Tasks: Door 4 – Japanese Culture Day, Task 2: Japanese Culture Day was first held in 1948, to commemorate the announcement of the country’s post-war constitution on November 3, 1946, which was to make a new start for Japan. Which book did you read this year where someone was searching for or starting […]
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Teriyaki Chicken
24 Festive Tasks: Door 2 – Japanese Culture Day, Task 4: If you like Japanese food, treat yourself to a favorite dish. I’m not a major fan of sushi (because I’m not much of a fish eater generally), but I’m easily persuaded to have a bowl of teriyaki chicken: In the interest of full disclosure, […]
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KitKat Flavors
24 Festive Tasks: Door 2 – Japanese Culture Day, Task 2: Try a flavor of KitKat other than chocolate and report back if you liked it. Umm, alright, I admit I already bought these last week, but I swear I only opened and tried them today. They are, in no particular order: Ruby Peanut […]
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Michael Innes: Death at the President’s Lodging
24 Festive Tasks: Door 2 – Japanese Culture Day, Book: Read a graphic novel, a book set in a school or academic setting, or a book set in Japan or by a Japanese author. I swear I didn’t come up with this book task, but yey, what a great opportunity to squeeze in yet […]
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The Beethoven Festival
24 Festive Tasks: Door 2 – Japanese Culture Day, Task 1: Tell us about a cultural festival or event in the area where you live. My home town, Bonn, in 1770 (i.e., 250 years ago next year) was the birthplace of classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven. While you can’t escape this fact even when just […]
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24 Festive Tasks, Door 2: November 3rd Japanese Culture Day
Reblogged from: Mrs. Claus’ Tea House This is my first game host post!! And to top that, this is a BRAND NEW holiday added to this year’s game. No pressure or anything….*takes a few deep breaths* So if you are like me, growing up in the 1980s, Japan and it’s culture had a […]
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